The Texas economic landscape is poised for a new chapter as Governor Greg Abbott has made his choice for the next appointee to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. In a move that signifies his trust in corporate leadership to steer economic growth, Abbott has named Tom Mason to the board, with a tenure that is indefinitely tied to the Governor's approval. This appointment places Mason amongst the strategists at the helm of marketing the Lone Star State as a prime destination for business.
Mason's roots in corporate law appear to neatly align with the board's mission; his past affiliations include being an executive at Energy Transfer LP, and high-ranking roles at prominent law firms such as Vinson & Elkins LLP, and Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP, according to the announcement from the Office of the Texas Governor. He also touts a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law. In addition to his professional endeavors, Mason is, active in community engagement as a board member of Family Legacy and the Clean Air Action Corporation.
As Texas continues its pursuit to attract and retain businesses on a global stage, the Governor's Office of Economic Development & Tourism finds its partnership with the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors to be pivotal. This public-private collaboration has been entrusted with the task of branding Texas as the leading state for business operations. Mason's appointment is set to bolster this narrative.
